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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 4,270 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #749 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $11,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $12,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $10,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 3,825 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1010/1206 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $167 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 1% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Old Westbury is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (4,270 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 521.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.9% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($43,960.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Old Westbury than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($12,329 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Old Westbury are 28.9% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($11,530 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than SUNY College at Old Westbury (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 22.9% larger than aid received SUNY College at Old Westbury ($13,229 vs. $10,768)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or SUNY College at Old Westbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Old Westbury or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or SUNY College at Old Westbury? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SUNY College at Old Westbury and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (100% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Old Westbury earn on average $14,100 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $2,246 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates. ($14,000 vs. $16,246)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates. ($144 vs. $167)
- More SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/